New Release of Dapol Class 33s

[Bob G]

Sorry for off topic been told engine will not come until end of this year

I'm sure the wait will be worthwhile.
Bob

[Toothman]

Hope so I don't have a  diesel for southern region but I do have mausel steam with sound but that's farish,

[Toothman]

Question how is it that class 33 will be available Q3 2022 if I can't get the streak until the end of 2022 ? Class 33 must be next year.

[Bob G]

Question how is it that class 33 will be available Q3 2022 if I can't get the streak until the end of 2022 ? Class 33 must be next year.

There are lies, damn lies, and delivery dates

[Toothman]

Your right there Bob lost count of how many times I have been told when delivery will come. roger

[Chris Morris]

We are told that Dapol decide their priorities based on advanced orders so it is quite probable that the order in which re-runs arrive is decided by how the order books are looking. That would certainly make good business sense. Dapol say they get information on advanced orders from shops so if you fancy a particular Dapol product you will probably help yourself by placing an advance order.

Dapol themselves have said that the West Country has not had good pre-orders and that is the reason it is not getting high priority. They say they have found pre-orders to be a good indicator as to how a model will sell. So get your pre-orders in if you want your favourite project to get priority.

Meanwhile, a gratuitous photo of 33 020 from the last batch. I just have this one 33 but I do like it a lot. It seems to capture the feel of the real thing very well indeed and she runs smoothly and quietly. As with all stock she has had the benefit of light weathering.

[Toothman]

Like the photo 

[Newportnobby]

Dapol themselves have said that the West Country has not had good pre-orders and that is the reason it is not getting high priority. They say they have found pre-orders to be a good indicator as to how a model will sell. So get your pre-orders in if you want your favourite project to get priority.

But that's a 'chicken and egg' situation. Until Dapol say they'll go ahead why would anyone pre order one?

[Chris Morris]

Dapol themselves have said that the West Country has not had good pre-orders and that is the reason it is not getting high priority. They say they have found pre-orders to be a good indicator as to how a model will sell. So get your pre-orders in if you want your favourite project to get priority.

I was referring to the order I which they work on items that have been announced and are available for pre-order.
But that's a 'chicken and egg' situation. Until Dapol say they'll go ahead why would anyone pre order one?

[Toothman]

I did post on another thread off topic again I've noticed new Graham farish on hattons website have they made up

[Adam1701D]

Another two 33s have been announced as part of the Gaugemaster collection:

•   GM2210601 - 33021 'Eastleigh' in Post Office red
•   GM2210602 - 33025 in West Coast Railway Company maroon

Both should look rather nice.

[Moria]

Gratuitous photo, but to my mind, the best ever livery for a 33 in far to much of a closeup



Graham

[Toothman]

Another good photo

[GrahamB]

I made the mistake of pre ordering two Gaugesmaster 73's. I'm still waiting for the Electric Blue one.

Remind me again, how many years ago was that? 

I'm not making that mistake again.

[Toothman]

I feel your pain dapol spam cans how long have they been on pre order